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2. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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   The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are: glabrous skin, the hairless skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [3]

3. Skin condition - Wikipedia

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   The skin weighs an average of 4 kg (8.8 lb), covers an area of about 2 m 2 (22 sq ft), and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are glabrous skin, the nonhairy skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [16]

4. Psoriasis - Wikipedia

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   Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. [ 4 ][ 5 ] These areas are red, pink, or purple, dry, itchy, and scaly. [ 8 ][ 3 ] Psoriasis varies in severity from small localized patches to complete body coverage. [ 3 ] Injury to the skin can trigger psoriatic skin changes at that spot ...

5. Scabies - Wikipedia

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   Scabies (/ ˈ s k eɪ b iː z, ˈ s k eɪ b i iː z /; [10] also sometimes known as the seven-year itch) [1] is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2–0.45 mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, [1] [3] variety hominis. The word is from Latin: scabere, lit. 'to scratch'. [11] The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like ...

6. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis - Wikipedia

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   Epidermodysplasia verruciformis. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a skin condition characterised by warty skin lesions. [1] It results from an abnormal susceptibility to HPV infection (HPV) and is associated with a high lifetime risk of squamous cell carcinomas in skin. [1] It generally presents with scaly spots and small bumps ...

7. Vitiligo - Wikipedia

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   1% of people [4] Vitiligo (/ ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡoʊ /) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. [1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure. [5][6] Treatment options include topical medications, light therapy, surgery ...